Tues., March 11, 2008~

Dear Journal~

Michiko Osaka here.  Ohaiyo! Genki deska?

I am doing a little better; have been sick with the flu.  It was a very bad case; it was that weird flu that nobody knew what to do about, the kind that they didn't have any vaccinations for.

I was so sick I was in the hospital for a week; got out last week; still not feeling my best: coughing uncontrollably, chest sore from all that coughing, throat still pretty sore; at least the fever is gone. (I hope!)

I am sorry for not writing; now you know why you haven't heard from me.

I will be returning back to work next week; doctor tells me to pace myself, take it easy; he doesn't want me to suffer a relapse.

I don't blame him, really.

Weather hasn't been helping: cold/snowy one day, sunny, warm (or rainy) the next.  It's no wonder so many people have been out sick; if it isn't a cold or a sinus infection, it's this darned flu.  The flu has gotten a grip on the nation; many people have ended up in the hospital; worse, some have died from complications.

I am sitting here in the livingroom, listening to "American Idol". There's a lady originally from Ireland singing now; she's not quite bad.  There have been some wonderful singers this year; it seems to be the year for those younger than 20.

I'm also writing on my computer, anything to try to keep my mind from getting more stale.  I haven't been doing much since being in the hospital; am concentrating on getting better, stronger.  It isn't easy!

Heard from my former nurse Louisiana Sandusky; she's doing well: busy with her family, working many extra hours at the hospital; let's hope that good things continue to happen to her.

She called earlier this evening, right before the six o'clock news, to see if I needed anything.  I told her no; but thanks for thinking of me.

Louisiana is a true angel here on Earth; the world needs more Lousiana Sanduskys! :)

Well, I am going to take my evening medications (antibiotics) that the doctor gave me upon getting out of the hospital; beforehand I am going to make myself a cup of hot chicken/rice soup.  Anything to knock this crap out of my system!!

I'm so sick of being sick and tired!! I want to get well!!

Take care; will write another day! Sayonara!

Love, your friend, Michiko O. :)